Develop a personal plan for mental health practices.

Development should include

• identifying mental health practices
• identifying available resources for formal mental health support (e.g., services provided by professionals or trained employees)
• identifying available resources for informal mental health support (e.g., support by a social network and community).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• What effect does exercise have on an individual’s mental health?
• What effect does proper nutrition have on an individual’s mental health?
• What effect does relaxation and meditation have on an individual’s mental health?

Communication

• What role does communication play with accessing formal supports?
• What role does communication play with accessing informal supports?
• What is the importance of communication in social and community networks?

Leadership

• If a friend confided that they feel depressed, what would you do?
• What effect do proper friendships have on an individual’s mental health?

Management

• How can developing a personal plan for good mental health practices assist in a future crisis?
• How does mental health affect the whole person?
• How can meditation and relaxation assist with good mental health?